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S&W Pre-War Registerd Magnum Double Action Revolver

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,400.00 USD
S&W Pre-War Registerd Magnum Double Action Revolver
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Smith & Wesson Pre-War Registered Magnum Double Action Revolver, #48595 (Reg. 1283), .357 mag. cal., 6'' matted rib barrel with gold bead Patridge front sight and standard S&W adjustable rear sight, serrated trigger and backstrap, blue finish, factory checkered walnut grips with large diamond escutcheon and gold S&W deepset medallions, and finely checkered hammer spur. Considered extremely scarce by collectors with approx. 5224 mfg'd between 1935-1939. Barrel lengths of 6'' are the third most commonly encountered with 6-1/2'' and 5'' being much more common. Condition is very good to near fine retaining approx. 80%-85% thinning blue with most of the losses at muzzle and the highpoints of cylinder. Case hardened small parts remain approx. 80% vivid with just minor thinning and discoloration. Grips show light flattening and small losses at left panel near butt. Action is crisp and tight, bore is excellent. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (C&R)